Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Desert, California vs Escondido, California


The cost of living in Escondido, California is 17.9% more expensive than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $88,422 in Escondido, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Escondido, California is more expensive than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Escondido
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs Escondido, CA
Compared to Palm Desert, Escondido is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  12.3% lower
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower

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